You Are My Sunshine

by Jimmie Davis
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The oth er (F)night dear

as (Fdim)I (F)lay dream ing

I (C7)dreamt (F7)that (Bb)you were (F)by my side

came (C7)dis (F7)il (Bb)lu sion

when I a (F)woke dear,

(G7)you were (F)gone

(Bb)and (Gm)then

(C7)I (F)cried

You are my (F)sun shine

my (Fdim)on (F)ly sun shine,

you (C7)make (F7)me (Bb)hap py,

when skies are (F)grey,

you’ll (C7)nev (F7)er (Bb)know dear,

how much I (F)love you,

(G7)please don’t (F)take

(Bb)my (Gm)sun shine (C7)a (F)way.

You told me (F)once

there’d (Fdim)be (F)no oth er,

and (C7)no (F7)one (Bb)else could (F)come be tween

but (C7)now (F7)you’ve (Bb)left me

to love an (F)oth er,

have (F)bro

(Bb)ken (Gm)all

(C7)my (F)dreams

You are my (F)sun shine

my (Fdim)on (F)ly sun shine,

you (C7)make (F7)me (Bb)hap py,

when skies are (F)grey,

you’ll (C7)nev (F7)er (Bb)know dear,

how much I (F)love you,

(G7)please don’t (F)take

(Bb)my (Gm)sun shine (C7)a (F)way.

I’ll al ways (F)- way.

You Are My Sunshine — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "You Are My Sunshine" by Jimmie Davis as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “You Are My Sunshine

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "You Are My Sunshine" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "You Are My Sunshine" by Jimmie Davis in?
The backing track is in Bb at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "You Are My Sunshine" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "You Are My Sunshine"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You Are My Sunshine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "You Are My Sunshine" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "You Are My Sunshine"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "You Are My Sunshine"?
"You Are My Sunshine" was originally performed by Jimmie Davis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "You Are My Sunshine" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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